12/19/13

Mon & Tues, Jan. 20 &21, Manuscript Review, Groton, CT, area

I will be teaching how to get Self-Published at Unicorn Writers' Conference. I know the chairman of this conference, Jan Kardys, and am very impressed by her work as an agent and concern for authors. I highly recommend the following offer for those who live in the Groton, CT, area.
 
Subject: One-to-one sessions MANUSCRIPT PAGES 20 pages, 20 minutes, $20 January 20th and January 21st. Groton, CT area. ONLY $20!
 
Jan Kardys, Black Hawk Literary Agency will be offering writers the opportunity to submit 20 pages of the beginning of their manuscript along with a summary of the book ( for fee of $20) and meet with each writer to discuss the material for 20 minutes.  The email address is libraryeventsunicorn@gmail.com for the material to be submitted in advance in preparation for the 1-1 meetings. A summary of the book should be an additional attachment.  Jan will meet with writers on January 20th at 10 am and schedule meetings until 4 pm, and January 21st  from 10 am until 3 pm. 
 
The purpose is to really give writers at all levels the honest input they need on these early pages, and to provide practical and helpful direction on their book. The first five pages of a book are critical in hooking the reader into the book.  In addition, Jan Kardys and Jeanne Rogers are launching a new company, Unicorn for Writers that will assist writers at all levels. 
 
Meetings will be scheduled with each writer via email and submissions should be sent to libraryeventsunicorn@gmail.com
 
 
Jan L. Kardys, Literary Agent
Black Hawk Literary Agency LLC
Chairman, Unicorn Writers' Conference
17 Church Hill Road, Redding, CT 06896 http://www.jankardys.com 
PO Box 176, Redding, CT 06876
203-938-7405 
 917-280-5709

12/8/13

12/10, Mystic River Yacht Club Hosts Shipwreck Explorer and Author at Open House


Shipwreck Explorer and Author to Show Diving Footage at Mystic River Yacht Club’s Open House

 
Free and open to the public


Mystic, CT— Mystic River Yacht Club will host their annual Open House during the Mystic Stroll on Tuesday, December 10, 5-8 p.m., and feature writers autographing books including Captain Bill Palmer, shipwreck explorer and author of The Last Battle of the Atlantic: The Sinking of the U-853.

 

Tuesday, December 10, 5-8 p.m.

Mystic River Yacht Club Open House 

14 Holmes Street (next to former RiverWalk Restaurant)

The Mystic River Yacht Club invites the public to tour the clubhouse and enjoy the fire and warm cider and donuts. Authors Captain Bill Palmer and Lisa Saunders will be on hand autographing copies of their books, The Last Battle of the Atlantic: The Sinking of the U-853 and Mystic Seafarer’s Trail, respectively. In addition, Captain Palmer will show diving footage of area shipwrecks.  Other vendors will also make holiday gifts available for purchase.

 

About the authors:

 

Captain Bill Palmer of Wallingford, author of The Last Battle of the Atlantic: The Sinking of the U-853, is one of New England's leading authorities on underwater wrecks, and has videotaped dozens of submarines, U-boats, and sunken vessels that have been lost in East Coast waters.  Captain Palmer is owner operator of the Thunderfish. More info: www.thunderfishcharters.com or contact him directly at captainbillpalmer@gmail.com, 203-269-0619

 

Lisa Saunders of Mystic, author of Mystic Seafarer's Trail, is an award-winning writer, TV host and part-time history interpreter at Mystic Seaport. A graduate of Cornell University, she is the author of several books, including Ride a Horse, Not an Elevator and Ever True: A Union Private and His Wife. More info: www.authorlisasaunders.com or contact her directly at saundersbooks@aol.com
 
 

About Mystic River Yacht Club:

Mystic River Yacht Club (MRYC) is a yacht club for both sailors and power boaters and is dedicated to cruising, racing, junior sailing, maritime education and fellowship in a family-like atmosphere. MRYC features varied social and special events throughout the year. For more information about MRYC, visit www.mysticriveryachtclub.com14 Holmes Street, Mystic, CT  06355, or contact: Jay Mckernan, Commodore, at jmckernan@msn.com, or Bill Volmar,former Commodore at bvolmar@yahoo.com.

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12/4/13

Captain Bill Palmer discusses diving German U-boat

Lisa Saunders interviews Captain Bill Palmer, shipwreck explorer and author. Several artifacts discussed.

Captain Bill Palmer discusses shipwreck diving with Lisa Saunders. Includes clip of dives.
Watch the Indiana Jones of the Sea at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE97K3xeFA4&feature=youtu.be

To purchase Palmer's book, The Last Battle of the Atlantic: The Sinking of the U-853,  or to schedule a shipwreck/fishing trip, contact Captain Bill Palmer, (203) 269-0619, captainbillpalmer@gmail.com, www.thunderfishcharters.com

More info about Lisa Saunders or her book, Mystic Seafarer's Trail, visit: www.authorlisasaunders.com or write to: saundersbooks@aol.com